The Office of Veterans Affairs

Welcome Veterans and Dependents

Columbus State University hosts one of Georgia’s largest veteran student populations. Our job is to provide a valuable service to our veterans and their dependents as a liaison between Columbus State University and the Department of Veterans Affairs regarding VA Educational Benefits and certification of enrollment to the Department of Veteran Affairs for each student attending our institution and using VA Educational Benefits.

The Department of Veterans Affairs Office follows the guidelines set forth by the Department of Veterans Affairs. All eligibility for educational benefits is determined by the Department of Veteran Affairs and not Columbus State University Veterans Affairs Office.

There are several steps to follow when applying for VA Educational Benefits whether you are a veteran transferring VA Educational Benefits to a spouse or dependent or a veteran using his or her VA Educational Benefits for their own education.

For more on these steps, and questions you may have, visit our pages listed to the left.

Before applying for Private Student loans, be aware that you may be eligible to receive Federal Financial aid or Federal Military Aid, as well as your Veteran Education Benefits. Review your financial aid status by clicking the link below. Active Duty, National Guard, and Reserve service members may also be eligible for Tuition Assistance. Click below for applying and using Tuition Assistance!

Education Funding Resources for Soldiers

Federal Student Aid

Complete one application to see if you qualify for any Federal Student Funding through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Click here to go to the CSU Financial Aid Home Page. You will find information about the financial aid process as well as a link to the FAFSA application.

Click here to use the Net Price Calculator. The calculator can provide you with an estimated tuition and fee price.

Active Duty, National Guard, and Reserve Tuition Assistance

Visit the Fort Benning GoArmyEd page for instructions on how to apply and use Tuition Assistance!!

Columbus State University—Veterans Affairs Office
4225 University Ave
Columbus, GA 31907
Located in University Hall

Phone number (706) 507-8866
Fax Number : (706) 569-2409
veterans_affairs@columbusstate.edu

Kathye Stanfield– VA School Certifying Official
Stanfield_kathleen@columbusstate.edu

Office Hours
Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
Closed for lunch 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.